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2013 M Street, Belleville KS

February 2013 issue, Page 1

Worship Service & JAM Sundays at 10:45 am UMYF February 10 & 24 5:30 pm YATT February 10 & 24 7:00 pm

Emily Meckley, Pastor Cell Number: 785-577-1752 Email: grehoundks@gmail.com Virginia Smith, Youth and Family Ministries Coordinator Office: Monday and Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm email: vsmith.umc@gmail.com

Church Phone: 785-527-5608 email address: belleumc@nckcn.com web page: www.belleumc.org Church Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Closed Friday

Food Bank Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 to 11:30 am Closed Friday Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Ages 3 years thru 6th Grade Sunday School 10:00 to 10:40 am

So, February is running at us with full speed. It is time to turn the calendar once again. I know this will be an exciting and challenging month. Ash Wednesday is February 13, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. Lent is forty days, not counting the Sundays, long. It is a time of reflection and preparation for our sharing in the death and resurrection of Christ. Often, individuals will give up something for Lent. I try to take up something for Lent. I challenge you to do the same. What is something that you can take up for God that will draw you into a closer walk with God? Do you need to take up works of mercy, or justice, perhaps volunteering in a way you dont normally do? Is there a spiritual practice you want to take up and learn that will draw you toward God, meditation or fasting, prayer walking? Are there relationships that need to be added, repaired, or renewed to your life that will draw you close to God? Consider adding something to your life for Lent as a way to prepare yourself to share in the death and resurrection of Easter. As Lent begins, we have some young people of our congregation who will begin a journey of their own. They will begin our Confirmation program. Young persons will be learning faith stories and how those stories weave in their lives and what God has for them. Please pray for them as they continue an important formation part of their lives. Lastly, February is the month of love. Cupid and the florist will be out strong this month. I am hoping for roses, but may settle for a chocolate bar! :-) Seriously, who do you love? Take a few moments to make sure they know...by your words, your actions, a card and maybe a flower. God is so good and loves us more than Cupid could imagine! Respond to Gods love faithfully. Blessings, Pastor Emily
Ash Wednesday, February 13th, we will hold a meeting for all youth entering the Confirmation program. The meeting is for youth and their parents and we will meet at 6:00 pm and then attend the Ash Wednesday Service (7:00 pm). We will be discussing scheduling and expectations of the program during our time together. Please contact me if you have a youth who would like to participate in the program or with any questions. Pastor Emily

Fun Fact:

Biggest Adventure: Going on a 17 day backpacking, rock climbing, & kayaking trip with Baylor Outdoor Adventure in North & South Carolina was one of the most difficult things she had ever done. It was part of a course on outdoor leadership, faith & outdoor pursuits, & Leave No Trace wilderness ethics.

YOUTH&FAMILYMI ! N I S T R I E S C O O R D.

A Few of Virginias Favorite Things: Chocolate! Going dancing Virginia graduates from Baylor Crafting shown here with her mom. Christian Music Bible Verse: Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 Books of the Bible: Jonah & Psalms. I love Jonah because he makes me laugh with his incessant whininess, which sometimes sounds a lot like my own internal dialogue so I have to laugh at myself, too! Gods firmness & loving patience with him (& all of us, for that matter) bring me comfort when I get frustrated. Someone once told me that you can find every human emotion in the Psalms, & I expect that thats true. I think I love Psalms because it reminds me that its alright to be human, because in our weakness Gods glory is most evident. For more info about Virginia... check out the Foyer bulletin board!
Dear Church Family, I finally made the big move! My mom & I arrived on Friday, January 18th after our two-day drive from Texas. She stayed with me for two nights and days & then left the following Sunday from the Manhattan airport. It was hard to say goodbye, but were adjusting well with the help of phone calls, email, & Skype, not to mention the boundless generosity & kindness of everyone here. Special thanks are in order to Joan Grover on the lovely bulletin board she decorated in the Foyer to introduce me to the church. I have been showered with words of welcome ever since I arrived, which has certainly made the transition easier! I am staying at a nice, fully-furnished apartment in Concordia. I have spoken with Pastor Emily & Pastor Tessa of Concordia First United Methodist Church about setting my office hours. We have decided that I will be in Belleville on Mondays & Thursdays, & in Concordia on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Most days, I will be in the office from 9am-1pm, but you are always welcome to make an appointment with me if you want to be sure Im available. You may leave a phone message for me at the church or send me an email at vsmith.umc@gmail.com. For the months of February & March, I will be alternating Sundays between the two churches with February 10th & 24th putting me in Belleville. I am so looking forward to meeting all of you & joining the church family of Belleville First United Methodist Church! Please dont hesitate to contact me if you have questions, concerns, or ideas! Blessings, Virginia Smith - Youth & Family Ministries Coordinator Page 2

This season in our church calendar is the forty days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Lent remembers the time of trial and preparation Jesus underwent before commencing his ministry on earth. Within the Christian Church, Lent has evolved into a time of prayerful reflection & discernment. The first day of Lent is Wednesday, February 13, 2013.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

First UMC February 13 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Imposition of Ashes Sacrament of Holy Communion

Experience the Lenten Season by joining a small group study. This study by Adam Hamilton offers forty days of daily devotions on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, enabling us to pause, meditate, and emerge changed forever. The reflections include Scripture, reflection, stories from Hamiltons own ministry, and prayers.

Two groups are offered for your choosing:

1. 9:30 am, Overflow led by Janis Houdek 2. 5:30 pm, Overflow led by Stacia Piroutek Both groups meet each Sunday: February 17 thru March 24

Participants will need to purchase a devotional booklet, which you will find at connection intersection for a price of $6.00. you are welcome to purchase a devotional booklet for your personal use even if you do not join a small group study.
PARTAKING THE HOLY ELEMENTS You are invited to join the Seekers Sunday School Class that meets at 9:30 am in the Overow. The class will begin a series called WHY by Adam Hamilton on February 3 & 10.

On 2/17, the class will shift to the Lenten Study, The Way Forty Days of Reection, and continue this study through 3/24. On 3/31 (Easter), the class will resume their previous study. Ask, and you wi" receive; seek, and you wi" nd; knock, and the door wi" be opened to you.




Matthew 7:7

Communion will be served during the Lenten season at the: Ash Wednesday Service - 2/13 Maundy Thursday Service - 3/28 Easter Sunday Service - 3/31 and every Sunday from 4/7 thru Pentecost on 5/19 If you would be willing to serve as a Communion Steward on any of the Sundays listed above, please sign-up at Connection Intersection in the church Foyer. Page 3

TO The number of Americans living in poverty is the highest it has been in 52 years. One in seven households in our nation are food insecure, which affects more than 16 million children. (U. S. Dept. of Agriculture) Please plan to participate in FUMCs Souper Bowl of Caring by donating items that will support the Food Bank (served approximately 13,064 people in 2012). Monetary donations will support the Golden Belle Haven.

LETS HIT THE PLAYING FIELD!

YA ALL are invited to bring canned goods and nonperishable food items on February 3 & 10 for our SOUPER BOWL OF CARING fundraising event. Place your items in the Overflow on either side of the football field, which will represent the team you want to win. Ravens or 49ers? The real winners will be all those in need who will benefit from this event! Thanks for being generous!

UMW is a community of women whose purpose is to know God through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.

Wednesday, February 6 7:30 pm for Dessert Hostess: Lori Scofield At her home!

Thursday, February 7 1:30 pm Hostesses & Program: Naomi Circle

Wednesday, February 27 7:30 pm Program: Janis Houdek Hostess: Grace Keller Co-Hostess: Carolyn Rauch

NO meeting in February!

Each circle is to take up a Prayer & Self-Denial offering this month and bring to the March UMW meeting. Ruth Circle is responsible for cleaning the downstairs and Overflow kitchens and sharpening Sanctuary pencils. Always remember that church and community works better when we pray and work as a whole team. May God bless you all!!! Carolyn Rauch

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SOUP-SANDWICH-PIE DINNER Sunday, February 10 Noon in Fellowship Hall The sign-up sheet to help provide food is located at Connection Intersection. Table service & drinks will be provided.
Sponsored by the Fellowship Ministry Team

S/PPRC (Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee) and the Education Team wouldlike towelcome ournew Youth& Family Ministries Coordinator, Virginia Smith, with a food/pantry shower. Suggested items may include soups, cookie mixes, mac and cheese, crackers, casserole mixes, individual servingitems, foil, plastic wrap, storage bags, flour, sugar, salt, etc.. Anything that you can think of to help Virginia fill her new kitchen pantry shelves would be appreciated! Please bringitemstothechurchandplaceinthebasketprovided.Wewill presentthebaskettoVirginiaonFebruary10atthefellowshipdinnerafter church.Virginiahasnot hadtimetostockherkitchenandisverygrateful foryourthoughtfulness.ThankyouforwelcomingVirginiaintoourchurch family with your donations! Susan Childs, S/PPRC Chairman and Tandy Rundus,EducationTeamChairman

SEEKING FOOD STAND VOLUNTEERS If you would be interested in being a part of a committee that would be responsible for getting the Food Stand up and going for fair week, contact Kim VanNortwick. If you have questions, please give her a call at 527-2924.
MISSION MEAL THANKS THANK YOU to all who joined us for the lasagna meal and for your generous donations to two of our local missions; Golden Belle Haven and the Belleville After School Program. They appreciate our support! Mission Team A THANK YOU FROM RCDC Church Family, Thank you for your gift of so many mittens and gloves! When we play outdoors, so many cold little hands need mittens! Some of our mittens have even found permanent homes to stay at, so your gift is so appreciated! The larger gloves were given to Mr. Westphal for the older children to use. Thanks again, Sherry Skinner & Staff at RCDC

On February 3rd, the Redhead Express and The Walker Family will be in Worship with us to share their gift of music. They are a nine-member family, touring the country performing in a variety of venues. Their debut album will appear in 2013. They sing country, old country, bluegrass, old timey, Irish and gospel music. They have given over 1100 shows since they left their home in Alaska at the end of 2007.
They will be in concert at the Blair on Saturday the 2nd; contact Janis Houdek for tickets.

METour

Hop the bus and experience the METour! If you are a girl between the ages of 15 to 22, you are eligible to go on the trip. Touring dates are: May 31st - June 9th traveling the Northeast (Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois). Contact Linda Young if you would like to have more info on how to get involved.
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As your church representative to the board of Church People Concerned Foundation who facilitate Golden Belle Haven, a Friendship Meal Program site, I would like to report to you the 2012 year end meal numbers. Golden Belle Haven provided 21,689 meals for 2012 with a staff of three; Vicky Henderson Head Cook, Cheryl Eickman Site Director & Glenda Morgan Center Assistant, along with the help of volunteers providing over 3,000 hours. Volunteer church members & other organizations helped to deliver 12,151 of those meals as Meals-on-Wheels with an additional 1,500 meals provided as frozen meals to shut-ins. The Golden Belle Haven Senior Center Friendship Meal program provides economical nutritious meals and facilitates the Meals-on-Wheels program in Belleville. The Golden Belle Haven operates on donations, bequests and is partially subsidized by the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, Inc. The current CPCF board members are: Ruth Rahe, Evelyn Love, Judy Uphoff, Anita Cline, Pat Walters, Steve Heiman & Jay Kallman. Churches represented include the American Lutheran, Central Christian, Wesleyan, Landmark, First Baptist, Catholic and the First United Methodist Church. Thank you for all your Volunteer time! Jay Kallman, CPCF Chairman

THANK YOU to Carol Nicholson, FUMCs Coord., who nds volunteers each month to deliver Meals on Wheels on behalf of our church. We very much appreciate her dedication as well as all the men and women who are out there hitting the pavement getting hot meals to those in their homes depending on this service. MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS ARE: Ken & Wilma Mulch, Neva Lee, Betty Anderson, Don & Katherine Wilber, Donna Ward, Marvin & Janis Houdek, Tom & Joan Grover, Kaye Ray, Jewelda Scoeld, Jay Kallman, Marge Waring, Lanie Engle, Emma Berggren, Susan Childs, Ila Marie VanNortwick, Eloise Ray and Lela Knedlik. Substitute helpers include: Carolyn Rauch, Kerry & Kale Johnson, Tandy Rundus, Ross Wurdeman, Laurie Kasl, Kim VanNortwick, Cheryl Hiatt and Karen Hiatt.
As Volunteers, you are the BEST! Youve helped make the Golden Belle Haven a GREAT success!


You are delivering a very nutritious meal - sometimes its the only hot meal some of our patrons have, plus you are probably the only people some of our patrons see in a day. Your volunteering is a very great community service! Thanking you for your time in the past and the time you will give us in the future. It is greatly appreciated! Cheryl Eickmann, Director Vickie Henderson, Head Cook

The Trustees Kiosk project is closer to reality. The new display board has arrived. If you have noticed the new Blair Theater marquee, the display board for the church will be similar in size to the end displays at the Blair only with red led lights. The display will be able to show many different items during the day and be easily changed for events and services. The Trustees are waiting for an update on the bid to build the brick & mortar portion of the Kiosk and then warm weather to start construction. The Trustees appreciate all who have helped to see this project get under way and are still accepting donations for the finish of the project, which has been funded primarily by your donations, the UMW and the Leadership Team. Any donation to the project is tax deductible and will be reported on your individual giving report at the end of year. Thank you, Jay Kallman, Trustee Chair

Join the fun and activities on February 10 & 24 at 5:30 pm. The study resource will be: "The Me I Want To Be" (Teen Version) by John Ortberg & Scott Rubin. The emphasis will be on "becoming God's best version of you." Come & bring a friend. Page 6

Sunday, February 3 Communion Sunday 9:30 am - Adult Sunday School 10:00 am - Childrens Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship Service Redhead Express & Walker Family Special Music Souper Bowl of Caring Event Monday, February 4 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts, Fellowship Hall Tuesday, February 5 10:00 am - BHC Bible Study Wednesday, February 6 9:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor 10:30 am - LTC Bible Study 3:30 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall and Youth Room 7:15 pm - Praise Team, Sanctuary 7:30 pm - Ruth Circle, Lori Scofields home Thursday, February 7 9:30 am - Church Chat, CPSL 1:30 pm - UMW General Meeting, Overflow 6:00 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall Friday, February 8 8:45 am - MOPS, Fellowship Hall and Nursery Sunday, February 10 Transfiguration of the Lord 9:30 am - Adult Sunday School 10:00 am - Childrens Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship Service & JAM Souper Bowl of Caring Event Noon - Soup/Sandwich/Pie Dinner and Pantry Shower for Virginia 5:30 pm - UMYF 7:00 pm - YATT Monday, February 11 3:30 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, February 13 Ash Wednesday 9:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor 6:00 pm - Kick-Off Confirmation Meeting 7:00 pm - Ash Wednesday Service, Sanctuary Thursday, February 14 Valentines Day Sunday, February 17 1st Sunday in Lent 9:30 am - Adult Sunday School The Way - Forty Days of Reflection Lenten Small Group Study begins! 10:00 am - Childrens Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship Service & JAM Monday, February 18 Presidents Day - Office Closed!

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARIES February 1 Andy Walker February 3 Marcia Leeding Linda Melton Harold & Betty Johnson February 5 Carolyn Rauch February 8 Dawn Surber February 9 Arlene Baloun Tony Kriks Kelby Johnson February 10 Josh Young Peyton Splichal February 11 Larry Cheney February 12 Kelsa Wendt Wes Wendt February 14 Happy Valentines Day! February 21 Max Scofield Tom Snapp Terin Rundus February 22 Dronda Frydendall Rhonda Bird February 24 Kathy Dunback Dan Arbuthnot February 26 Gary Scofield Walter Molzahn February 28 Eloise Ray

Wednesday, February 20 9:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor 3:30 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall and Youth Room 5:00 pm - Food Stand Building Committee 7:15 pm - Praise Team, Sanctuary 8:15 pm - Trustees, Overflow Thursday, February 21 6:00 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall Friday, February 22 8:45 am - MOPS, Fellowship Hall and Nursery Sunday, February 24 2nd Sunday in Lent 9:30 am - Adult Sunday School 10:00 am - Childrens Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship Service & JAM 5:30 pm - UMYF 7:00 pm - YATT February 25 - March 1 Meals on Wheels Week Monday, February 25 3:30 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, February 27 9:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor 7:00 pm - Leadership Team, Overflow 7:30 pm - Naomi Circle

The kitchen counter is overflowing! Have you been searching for a cake pan, bowl, container, etc. at home that you cant find? It could be in the church kitchen. Come check out the counter and take home any items that belong to you! THANKS!
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2013 M STREET BELLEVILLE, KS 66935

February 2013 Newsletter

Our Mission is to prayerfully: SEEK God GROW in faith LOVE and SERVE others For the transformation of lives!

ACCOMPANISTS 2/3 - Marge Waring 2/10 - Pam Scofield 2/17 - Tana Trost 2/24 - Pam Scofield PRAISE TEAM Praise Team: Pam Scofield, Director Sid Scofield, John Surber, Stacia Piroutek, Waylon Sheetz, Kevin & Kelby Johnson, Molly Williams, Susan Childs, Jillian Couture (flute), Sean Meckley (violin) USHERS & ALTAR CANDLES Kerry Johnson, Carol Nicholson Jerry Richecky, Steve Dunback

CAF DEL SOUL HOSTESSES 2/3 - Gina Aurand 2/10 - Stephanie Schintler 2/17 - Lori Scofield 2/24 - Tandy Rundus AV TECHNICIANS Kurt Childs Mikel Hadachek Rich Schintler Annette Bredthauer MULTI-MEDIA Janet Heyka, Pam Scofield WORSHIP BABYSITTERS 2/3 - Maggie & Riley Woodward 2/ 10, 17, 24 - Joni & Audrey Sheets BUS DRIVER Jerry Richecky Page 8

PASTOR Emily Meckley WORSHIP LEADER TBA GREETERS 2/3 - Allen & Marcy Johnson 2/10 - Joan Grover, Donna Ward 2/17 - Don & Marty Westphal 2/24 - Wilma Dove, Helen Fielder